Seaweed mineral supplement may stop pouchitis in its tracks

This study tests whether Aquamin, a natural mineral supplement from seaweed, can prevent pouchitis—a painful inflammation of the J-pouch—in people with ulcerative colitis who have had their colon removed. About 52 participants will take Aquamin or a placebo for up to 8 months. The goal is to see if the supplement can reduce inflammation and protect the gut lining, offering a simple way to improve long-term health.